The percentage of Americans who are obese fell from 40% in 2022 to 37% in 2025, a new Gallup poll shows. That decline coincides with rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss …
Latest in Philly: Health & Fitness
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Health & Fitness
Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health
by myphillyconnection 51 viewsThe health habits that people build in their late teens and early 20s lay the foundation for lifelong heart health and better quality of life.
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Health & Fitness
As pickleball has surged in popularity, so have eye injuries
by myphillyconnection 57 viewsIf you're about to hit the pickleball court, you might want to grab some rec specs. That's the suggestion of researchers who analyzed national emergency department data and found an …
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Health & Fitness
Peanut allergies have declined since doctors began recommending early exposure
by myphillyconnection 73 viewsTen years ago, public health experts recommended a radical shift in pediatric care. Children should not be shielded from common allergens like peanuts, they said, but exposed early to prevent …
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Health & Fitness
Why your joints might ache when the weather turns cold
by myphillyconnection 65 viewsIf you notice your knees, hips, or hands aching more once the cold weather sets in, you’re not alone. Many people deal with stiffer, sorer joints in the colder months. …
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Did you know that understanding health information better can help us lead healthier lives? As a Population Health Specialist at Independence Blue Cross (IBX), I see every day how much …
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Health & Fitness
Can you really be addicted to food? Researchers are uncovering convincing similarities to drug addiction
by myphillyconnection 67 viewsPeople often joke that their favorite snack is "like crack" or call themselves "chocoholics" in jest. But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could …
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Health & Fitness
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a chemtrail? New conspiracy theory takes wing at Robert Kennedy’s HHS
by myphillyconnection 68 viewsA fringe concept that airplane vapor trails, or contrails, are really 'chemtrails' containing toxic substances that poison people and the terrain is gaining traction in the federal government. It underscores …
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Health & Fitness
The use of AI in health care is evolving in ways that require regulations, Pa. lawmakers say
by myphillyconnection 70 viewsThe use of artificial intelligence in health care is evolving and requires new regulations, according to Pennsylvania lawmakers who have introduced a bill to require providers and insurers to alert …
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Health & Fitness
No matter your age, it’s never too late to reap the benefits of a healthy lifestyle
by myphillyconnection 60 viewsNew research supports the contention that it is never too late to start living healthy, and proves that even if you're in poor health, a turnaround is indeed possible. Researchers …